![Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720520801_nicholasfarrelly.jpg)
Malaysia set to lead stronger ASEAN-Australia ties
Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN next year also coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Australia.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717758057_hajj.jpg)
Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning
The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims in Malaysia celebrating Aidiladha.
Mon Jun 17 2024
![Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717758057_hajj.jpg)
Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj
Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca's hottest month.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714377307_Proton.jpg)
Proton open R&D facility at Hangzhou Bay, China
The opening of the Proton R&D Centre (China) also coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia.
Mon Apr 29 2024
![What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain? What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497313101_TreviFountain.jpg)
What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain?
For hundreds of years, when in Rome, visitors have flocked to the fountain to make a wish, following a storied ritual.
Sat Mar 16 2024
![AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024 AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701073548_AirAsia.jpg)
AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for China, India and Malaysia flights in 2024
The announcement also coincides with the recent announcement of the easing of travel restrictions for Malaysians to China, from Dec 1, 2023.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![ANALYSIS: In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment ANALYSIS: In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696761266_israel.jpg)
ANALYSIS: In striking Israel, Hamas also took aim at Middle East security realignment
The assault, the biggest incursion into Israel in decades, coincides with U.S.-backed moves to push Saudi Arabia towards normalising ties with Israel.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog' Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680608655_TheDogecoincryptoc.jpg)
Cryptocurrency surges as Musk changes Twitter logo to 'meme dog'
Elon Musk changed the bluebird logo to a dog associated with the digital token, despite being sued over his previous promotion of the coin.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41675826653_LONDON.jpg)
New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiled
The new "definitive" stamp uses an adapted version of a portrait of Charles which is also appearing on new coinage.
Wed Feb 08 2023
![Hollywood's Anna May Wong to become first Asian American on US currency Hollywood's Anna May Wong to become first Asian American on US currency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666241604_AnnaMayWong.jpg)
Hollywood's Anna May Wong to become first Asian American on US currency
A quarter-dollar coin featuring a profile of Wong with her signature bangs and long fingernails will begin circulating.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![New UK coins featuring image of King Charles revealed New UK coins featuring image of King Charles revealed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664506439_charles.jpg)
New UK coins featuring image of King Charles revealed
The new image will appear on 50 pence coins, which will begin circulating in the coming months.
Fri Sep 30 2022
![BN Youth prepared to render help if polls coincides with monsoon, says Zahid BN Youth prepared to render help if polls coincides with monsoon, says Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663417584_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
BN Youth prepared to render help if polls coincides with monsoon, says Zahid
The BN Youth machinery will be ready to provide assistance in flood-hit areas during the upcoming monsoon season, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Sat Sep 17 2022
![What changes will UK see with a new monarch? What changes will UK see with a new monarch?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662691842_queen.jpg)
What changes will UK see with a new monarch?
From a new face on the country's stamps and coins to new words for the national anthem, Britain will see changes with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![Swimming in the president's pool - palaces and power in times of crisis Swimming in the president's pool - palaces and power in times of crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657694341_COLOMBO.jpg)
Swimming in the president's pool - palaces and power in times of crisis
Global precedents underscore how palace occupations have coincided with major shifts in global history.
Wed Jul 13 2022
![Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656075911_persekitaranBukitU.jpg)
Earlier than usual season for 'Rotab' dates coincides with haj of 1443H
For the first time in 20 years, the harvest season for the 'Rotab' dates in Saudi Arabia has arrived earlier than July.
Fri Jun 24 2022